Final Thoughts on Football Recruiting

I figured I better write something soon or I would get thrown out as a blogger.  Here it goes... 

Forget about the recruiting rankings which is unpredictable. What is interesting is how Michigan State and Michigan went about their recruiting this year.  While Michigan State concentrated on recruits from Michigan and the Midwest, the University Michigan went national in its recruiting. 

Only four of Michigan's incoming recruits are from the State of Michigan.  Rich Rodriquez is basically taking the philosophy that he is building not just a regional program but a national program by going after recruits from all over the country.  While Mark Dantanio philosophy seems to be we can build a "BCS" caliber program with Michigan and Midwest kids with a few national recruits sprinkled in. 

Which philosophy do you think will work?  Before you answer let me ask this, can both philosophies work?  Can the State of Michigan have two great football programs year after year? 

Why not?  It happens in other states.  For instance Auburn and Alabama are both from the same state.  The State of Alabama  has a much small population than Michigan, but historically despite a few ups and downs (such as Auburn this year) both schools have been very good in football. 

Why can't both philosophies work and the Big Ten title be decided by Michigan State vs. Michigan instead of Michigan vs. Ohio State?  Or is it too early to peg either coaches' recruiting philosophy?